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Wayne12085 at 5:47am 11.23.04
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Can anyone tell me if there were any manufacturing differences (or other) between the Hunter 26 mode
Seattle Scott at 5:46am 11.23.04
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Check out the link to the shorthanded sailing asso. I and a buddy did the Blake Island race this mon
ge8679 at 5:11am 11.23.04
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I am replacing the 1 1/2 inch hoses in the head with white flexible hose I purchased at West Marine.
Kevin B at 4:51am 11.23.04
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While being laid up with a bug over the last couple of days I read through lots of back issues of sa
gary8041 at 4:30am 11.23.04
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I think i have to replace my cutlass bearing. I have a 1982 h27. does any one know the size I should
Drew at 4:19am 11.23.04
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Anybody ever put an autopilot on a 240? I'm looking at the ST1000 - it seems worth the price for a
Rick Hilimire at 2:45am 11.23.04
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I have a leak when it rains and it seems to be coming in from the deck somehow near the bow. The car
jmcclain at 2:30am 11.23.04
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Did we offend you in some way? This is a subject that interests many of us and we want to have a bet
bill feemster at 2:17am 11.23.04
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My Hunter 34 has a split backstay with each stay attaching to the deck by 3/8 in. U-Bolts with small
Terry at 2:17am 11.23.04
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I recently purchased an 80 Oday 25. My centerboard is stuck in the up positiona and even after clean
steve at 2:12am 11.23.04
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I was sailing my 1978 H27 with my brother in June and we hit bottom. At the time there did not appea
David Hoch at 12:56am 11.23.04
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Folks, On my 2005 260 I'm having some trouble pulling the mast base pin out once the mast is lowere
alvin at 10:36pm 11.22.04
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I bought a used boat that had some interior fiberglass repair but it was not sanded or finished. Wh
David Willingham at 10:23pm 11.22.04
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Hi all, My partner and I have owned our 390 for 2 years (2500 miles), we have cruised to Isles of Sc
jcherubini at 10:13pm 11.22.04
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Just as a point of order--- should not the plural of 'forum' be 'fora'? Any Latin scholars out ther
Bad Obsession at 10:11pm 11.22.04
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I am looking for an affordable bedding system for the V-Berth of my Hunter 22. Something that can b
jcherubini at 10:10pm 11.22.04
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Peggie, thanks for your reply that somehow went to the archives before I got to read it! I am insta
gmeyerga at 3:14pm 11.22.04
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Is there any reason why one should not start a diesel routinely in the decompression mode (other tha
Doug Marshall at 2:38pm 11.22.04
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Has anyone tried adding extra ballast in the bilge area? I understand that you can add up to two hu
Robert at 2:36pm 11.22.04
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PEGGY, My Hunter Legend 35 surrived Ivan - but is due for yard work shortly. I had to remove the va

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Broken Seacock Handle
Ralph Johnstone at 10:18am 02.19.21
Been doing it that way for 25 years and have never had a leak.:p Of course it would never leak.
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short
Parsons at 10:14am 02.19.21
Someone on one of these boards has the signature, "If you own a boat, you'll never be out of work".
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas?
jssailem at 10:08am 02.19.21
Not sure but you may have some adjustment by screws holding the metal guides in place. Look beneath
Roller Furler Rubbing on Metal Guide - Any ideas?
dmax at 10:06am 02.19.21
I would try to bend it back a little bit so it doesn't rub - shouldn't be a problem.
Grounding plate porosity
dLj at 9:58am 02.19.21
I know some are porous bronze but this looks like stainless and is non-magnetic. It is only connec
Be Aware of Documentation web sites!
Scott T-Bird at 9:45am 02.19.21
I got in touch with the real CG this morning and (with a 15 minute wait,) got on with a VERY helpf
Be Aware of Documentation web sites!
Scott T-Bird at 9:38am 02.19.21
The fake USCG sites end in .us. That kind of makes them look official, but the real CG site ends i
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button
jssailem at 9:28am 02.19.21
Yes Lifeline netting is a practical add on, especially to aid in keeping toddlers on board. It provi
Be Aware of Documentation web sites!
Biobob Catalina 27 at 9:28am 02.19.21
I totally agree with most of what is stated above, I am changing ownership of the documented boat, a
Head Discharge Hose Rerouting
Eleven at 9:26am 02.19.21
Great info Peggie, thank you so much, really appreciate your time.
Be Aware of Documentation web sites!   (1)
tfox2069 at 9:24am 02.19.21
A give away as. to CG or private entity is the number of yrs that you can document. CG is yr to yr
Finding Cabin Lights Electrical Short
jssailem at 9:21am 02.19.21
It is referred to as "Mission Creep", "Project add on's" or "Change Work Orders". Working on an olde
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button
stephen_i_w at 9:20am 02.19.21
https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/25Feb19_Imedi_Incident_Report.pdf He
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button
dlochner at 9:16am 02.19.21
I ask because there was a situation in the 2018 Mackinaw race where an inflatable PFD, equipped wit
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button
JohnShannon at 9:13am 02.19.21
The automatic feature is realized by sensing the inflation of the bladder so I don't think so.
Grounding plate porosity
jssailem at 9:12am 02.19.21
Perhaps @dLj can shed some light on this issue.
TV problem
Scott T-Bird at 9:11am 02.19.21
I bought a Jensen stereo with DVD/CD player to go with the Jensen TV. It has a USB port. What I co
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button
jssailem at 9:06am 02.19.21
Will the MOB1 still send a distress signal? The MOB1 relies on the inflation of the PFD tubes to w
MOB1 type device Vs Portable VHF with panic button
jssailem at 9:02am 02.19.21
All that Dave identifies here is helpful and accurate. One last twist is, how did the owner of the V

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